Step 1

Wash the broccoli under water and cut into small pieces, separating the florets from the stalks. You can be chopped roughly the stalks if you want.

Step 2

Heat the pan or put the saucepan with butter on a medium flame. If you put the flame on high, your butter will burn.

Step 3

Add chopped onion and fry this well. When you see the onion turns into light brown, then add salt, pepper, garlic, and saute them a little until you get a nice flavor from it.

Step 4

Now add the chopped broccoli and stir gently until this broccoli is soft and light green. Sprinkle xanthan gum or cornflour on top of butter and onion.

Step 5

Now add chicken broth. You can also use water instead of this broth. Mix these well and cook for 5 minutes with the lid covered.

Step 6

For more seasoning, sprinkle with paprika, combine well and cook for another minute. (It's totally optional)

Step 7

Let the mixture come to a boil and then simmer for a few minutes. Combine well and add more pepper and salt if necessary. If the soup is going to be too thick, you can add some water or broth.

Step 8

Now add the cream and cheese, start whisking gently and cook until the cheese is melted perfectly. Keep in mind that the flame is must be in medium.

Step 9

Serve hot and garnished with some shredded cheddar cheese or add more green broccoli on top.